Eclipse season is in full swing! This season will culminate October 2nd at 2:49 p.m. (EST) under the new moon solar eclipse in Libra. Solar eclipses mark a season of fated change and typically coincide with new beginnings in our lives. In order to create space for new opportunities or connections in our lives, an ending of sorts is usually also co-present. Solar eclipses hold all the energy and potential of a new Moon but amplified. On a new Moon, the Sun and Moon meet at the same degree in the sky and the veil between the subconscious and conscious is lowered. We can hear our intuition more loudly, feel our vibrations more clearly, and understand our desires more fully.
Coming through in the sign of Libra, these fresh starts highlight our closest ties and the reciprocity in our connections. People you meet around this time can feel fated or karmic, and if you choose to walk away from a relationship that has run its course, it can also feel “meant to be” – even if it stings. Libra is often associated with seeking balance, knowing your values, standing up for what is just, and having a creative mind. There may be a decision that you have to make under this eclipse, urging you to weigh the pros and cons. Since this is an eclipse, it can feel like which ever direction you decide to take will alter the trajectory of your life in a significant way.
Libra is the sign of justice. This solar eclipse and new Moon in Libra comes during an intense period of collective transformation. As the sign of balance and justice, Libra might stir up issues over this eclipse around how peace can be found amongst dramatic division. It may feel like the world and its countries are at odds with one another.
There may be some rough waters you need to navigate or issues you need to confront in your important relationships
At its core, Libra’s energy seeks to understand all sides of the equation. Libra possesses the unique skill of being able to hold two opposing truths and understand them. This doesn’t mean one is assigned right and the other wrong. Rather, Libra teaches us to understand the whole picture before making a judgement or taking a stance. True justice prevails when the full truth is revealed.
This is also a powerful time to reconnect with your voice and reflect on your values. Are you living according to your personal value system and taking aligned action daily? Or do you just have an idea of what you feel is right and let it live in your mind? Libra is a cardinal sign, which is all about initiating and forward movement. Here, you can merge your ideas and values with your words and actions to fight for what is just.
This band of the zodiac wheel can evoke feelings of discomfort or disappointment – but know that this is kind of the point! It’s in this section of the zodiac that we make commitments, through thick and thin, good and bad, sickness and health. There may be some rough waters you need to navigate or issues you need to confront in your important relationships-be it with roommates, a lover, a business partner, or family members. After all, pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone and choosing to show up and fight for your relationship is an act of devotion and an expression of your unwavering commitment and love for another.
A solar eclipse happens during the new moon phase, when the sun and the moon are in the same zodiac sign, and the moon sits directly between the Earth and the sun. What distinguishes a solar eclipse from any typical new moon is the fact that the moon is also located on the same horizontal plane as Earth, thus moving directly in front of the sun from our vantage point.
The location of the moon right along the path of the Earth’s orbit during the solar eclipse also places it either the south or north lunar node (invisible points in the sky associated in astrology with fate and destiny). In turn, a solar eclipse is thought to bring about fated occurrences, redirecting our path or bringing us in touch with people that may play a significant or serendipitous role in our lives.
More specifically, solar eclipses are associated with fresh chapters and new beginnings, given their occurrence as the new moon phase. Simultaneously, they can set off a period of surrender and letting go, in order to create room for the newness.
The Sun and moon sit next to Mercury in Libra, aka the planet of the mind. Eclipses are notorious for revealing information or obscuring facts, so it’s possible that you experience a revelation or even feel like there’s more to a story that’s unfolding. With Mercury in such close proximity to the sun’s powerful rays, conversations may also take place in secret, or you may want to keep a sudden epiphany or next bright idea to yourself for the moment. And think twice before engaging is gossip: Karma can come back to bite you right now.
This eclipse is also conjunct Mercury, the planet of communication. You may find yourself in a state of information overload or taking part in intense discussions. Libra teaches you to listen with openness but to reserve your opinions or judgements until after the entire story is told. It can be tempting to react, especially if you are triggered. Eclipses bring up intense emotions, and they can be challenging to manage.
The Moon and Sun square Mars in Cancer, bringing up even more tension. Notice feelings of restlessness, impatience, or pure anger. Also notice any frustration that arises around a lack of direction within yourself or the world at large. Mars stirs up many emotions. Luckily Cancer, which helps us feel our intuition beyond our desire to act, can help ease the intensity of Mars.
There are 5 zodiac signs with powerful horoscopes during the week of the solar eclipse September 30 – October 6, 2024
Aries:
Aries, the beginning of the week will blossom slowly for you until it reveals your blessings. So be patient as you move through the days. Mindfulness and steering towards positive experiences and peace will aid you in this.
Something will shift on Thursday, October 3, and suddenly, you’ll experience renewed drive and confidence. Channel this where you wish, whether in your professional life, personal projects, or a budding romance. You will ace whatever you set your sights on!
Capricorn:
Capricorn, the beginning of the week may feel a bit lethargic or slow to you, but take heart. Something is brewing behind the scenes for you and this period is necessary for everything to come together well. You will notice signs and synchronicities of this. So meet the cosmic forces halfway and you will know it’s got your back!
The second half of the week will be very significant for you in terms of love and relationships. Time spent with family and children will bring you joy, delight, and more blessings.
Cancer:
Cancer, the energy this week for you has a fullness to it that may resemble that of a growing moon nearing full. We don’t have a Full Moon coming up, but rather a New Moon Solar Eclipse on October 2 that will lead us to a new waxing cycle. Yet, this energy will persist. If you lean into it, it will heighten your intuition and creative spark. For some of you, this energy may bring supernatural experiences to your doorstep, so keep cleansing your space and aura to ward off the unwanted and only attract the good.
If you feel called to, spending more time with your loved ones is encouraged. It will help you stay grounded and may help you deal with the spooky stuff in a more lighthearted and adventurous way.
Pisces:
Pisces, the energy this week for you is all about kindness, charity, and what you can do to be a light in the world. Make a list of the small ways you can try to do this over the next few days. Your cosmic blessings are tied to you being a blessing for someone else in whatever way speaks to your soul.
Taurus:
Taurus, the first half of the week for you will be all about pondering about life and taking it slow and steady. Sweet surprises will find you on this path and also some great conversations.
The second half, though, will be more significant for you with some oddball challenges thrown your way by the cosmos. Catch them as best as you can while staying true to yourself. It’s a good time to ground yourself and find steadiness within. You will finally understand a hidden facet of your personality and may also make a new friend!
Find, October 2024 Horoscope: The 8 Signs That Need to Speak Up for Themselves, here https://www.wmagazine.com/life/october-2024-horoscope-astrology
Copyright September 2024, Renee Seymour, The Shades Between